Associate of Arts in Business
Learn Foundational Business Skills with Liberty’s Online Associate Degree in Business
The business world offers vast opportunities for hard-working individuals, and Liberty University’s 100% online business associate degree provides you with the in-demand skills you need to take advantage of these opportunities. As a pioneer in distance learning since 1985 and a Christian university recognized for its academic quality, affordability, and accessibility, Liberty combines academic excellence with a biblical worldview.
As an accredited Christian university, Liberty also gives you business classes that are not only academically rigorous but also help you incorporate a biblical worldview into your professional life. At Liberty University, character matters—and this undergraduate business program will help you achieve success without compromising your values.
Among only 3% of business schools worldwide to receive ACBSP accreditation
Liberty’s online associate in business degree will enhance your résumé by providing formal education and helping you to qualify you for many entry-level roles ranging from accounting to marketing. The associate in business online program provides a marketable professional credential while you continue your education with a bachelor’s degree. You can complete this undergraduate business degree in less than 2 years and be prepared for success both now and in your future career.
What Will You Learn in Liberty’s Online Associate Business Program?
- Foundational business concepts such as the basics of accounting, communications, law, ethics, and statistics
- Principles of international business that will help you navigate an increasingly global business market
- In-demand skills in business administration that will help you be a better, more adaptable manager
Liberty University’s business associate online degree will help you build the confidence you need to seize the opportunities around you. Through the online A.A. in Business, each class is taught by business professionals with real-world, practical experience, so you can be confident that you will be prepared to succeed in the business world.
You may also be interested in exploring our associate degree in accounting or our bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Related Career Positions
You can pursue a number of careers with an A.A. in Business, such as:
- Account manager
- Administrative assistant
- Business office manager
- Customer service associate
- Executive assistant
- Small business owner
- Store manager
Related Career Fields
Our A.A. in Business online can help prepare you for several entry-level positions in a number of fields, such as:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- General business
- Management
- Marketing
- Statistics
- Transportation/logistics
Associate Degree in Business Online Program Highlights
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online business degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- Liberty’s online A.A. in Business degree is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Programs and Schools (ACBSP).
- Students can complete this flexible and affordable A.A. in Business online degree program in as little as 1 and a half years.
A.A. in Business Online Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
Credit Hours
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
ACBSP
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No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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